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6 Dangers Of Falling Debris In Construction Sites

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Construction is one of the most hazardous industries, with injuries occurring almost every year. Who’s Liable For Falling Debris Injuries? Regardless of the type of injury in the workplace, whether due to falling debris or poor safety practices, someone is always liable. What Are The Common Types Of Falling Debris?

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WILG president talks workplace injuries

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WILG president talks workplace injuries. Boyd, president of the Workers Injury Law and Advocacy Group. What is the Workers Injury Law and Advocacy Group? The Workers’ Injury Law and Advocacy Group (www.wilg.org) has grown into an important, national voice for workers.

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Subcontractor Insurance: 7 Policies Subs Should Consider for Their Business

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Losses like this don’t occur frequently, but you must plan for the small chance that an event like this may happen. When a subcontractor is uninsured, the business can still be liable for any property damage or injury to others. If your business is found to have caused an injury or accident, the other party will seek damages.

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Carpenter’s Insurance: Who Needs It & Why

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You can practice safety and use common sense on the job, but there’s no way to predict when accidents or injuries might occur. Carpenter’s insurance is a financial instrument that helps protect your business if accidents, injuries, or illnesses occur in a work-related capacity. What is carpenter insurance?

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What Is a Certificate of Insurance (COI) for Contractors — and When Do You Need One?

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Some parties — like owners and GCs — will want some assurances that any not-at-fault, job-related accidents or injuries will not cause them financial harm. A plumber could leave a line uncapped causing water damage, or a roofer could drop plywood on a worker below, causing injury. When do I need to provide a COI?

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Insurance for Electricians: What It Covers & Why You May Need It

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General liability insurance : A GL policy may help cover the cost of bodily injury or property damage that occurs on a jobsite. Workers’ compensation insurance : This coverage can help replace income and cover medical expenses if an employee is injured while on the job. General liability may help pay for the cost of repair. .

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VIOLENCE IN THE WORKPLACE

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According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics’ Census of Fatal Occupational Injuries, there were 14,770 workplace homicides between 1992 and 2012. Robberies, upset customers, domestic disputes that follow a coworker to the workplace, and violent events occurring in the vicinity are common. Is your coworker experiencing problems at home?

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